The Circus Season 1 Episode 18
With ten weeks to go until the election the Trump campaign finds itself running from behind. As members of his party start to publicly jump ship, can Trump find a…
The Circus Season 1 Episode 19
As Clinton’s pneumonia and scrutiny about Trump’s medical records comes to the forefront, their fitness to lead is questioned.
The Circus Season 1 Episode 14
While the nation celebrates July 4th, Trump and Clinton engage in their own fireworks. With the reemergence of Clinton’s email scandal and Trump’s latest faux pas, the titans go on…
The Circus Season 1 Episode 15
No president is complete without a veep. As Trump auditions Chris Christie, Mike Pence and Newt Gingrich and Clinton considers Tim Kaine, can the candidates find the right-hand man for…
The Circus Season 1 Episode 16
The political circus goes into overdrive as Trump is crowned the Republican nominee – and Melania, controversially, speaks! Capitalizing on his children to help humanize his image, can Trump plus…
The Circus Season 1 Episode 17
The jeers and boos of Sanders diehards ring out in Philadelphia, before the Democrats at last make Hillary a historic nominee. But is shattering a glass ceiling enough for Clinton…
The Circus Season 1 Episode 10
While Rubio gets trumped in Florida, the rest of the candidates remain cautiously optimistic. But are high hopes what they need to pull off a win and secure the nomination…
The Circus Season 1 Episode 11
Foreign policy comes to the fore as the political climate grows fiery in the wake of the attacks in Brussels. As Trump and Clinton prepare to square off, can either…
The Circus Season 1 Episode 12
Ahead of a Wisconsin showdown the candidates crisscross the state in pursuit of competing agendas. Can Kasich, Cruz or Sanders secure their position as spoilers – or will Clinton and…
The Circus Season 1 Episode 13
From the early primary battles to the Super Tuesday showdown and beyond, pull back the curtain on the 2016 presidential race with Mark Halperin, John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon –…
The Circus Season 1 Episode 1
The campaigns of three “outsiders” – Ted Cruz, Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump – are given behind-the-scenes attention on the road to the Iowa caucus. Series premiere.
The Circus Season 7 Episode 1
The Circus returns with the world on edge following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. John Heilemann reports from on the ground in neighboring Poland with U.S. Ambassador Mark Brzezinski. Jennifer Palmieri…
The Circus Season 6 Episode 15
The Circus Season 6 Episode 16
The state of Joe Biden’s presidency one year in; two critical races for governor send shock waves through the White House and Democratic Party; interviews with Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.),…
The Circus Season 6 Episode 12
The Circus heads to Texas, home to the nation’s most restrictive abortion law, a controversial new voting law and a red-hot immigration battle. Alex Wagner speaks with Planned Parenthood about…
The Circus Season 6 Episode 13
The Circus Season 6 Episode 14
The Circus Season 6 Episode 10
Against the backdrop of President Biden’s powerful speech to the UN, The Circus focuses on his administration’s approach to foreign policy. With a new defense arrangement announced between the US,…
The Circus Season 6 Episode 11
The Circus heads to Capitol Hill for the fierce battle over President Biden’s legacy-defining agenda. With Democrats at odds over massive infrastructure and social spending bills, John Heilemann goes behind…
The Circus Season 6 Episode 1
In an extended season premiere, The Circus attempts to make sense of a country reeling from the grave implications of a Capitol siege.
The Circus Season 5 Episode 18
The Circus dives into voting integrity, specifically issues concerning election day disputes, voter suppression and re-election rhetoric from the President himself. Eager to stave off fears of negative polling numbers,…
The Circus Season 5 Episode 19
In the week leading up to the last Presidential Debate, The Circus takes stock of the 2020 race as Joe Biden and President Donald Trump play out their campaign endgames….
The Circus Season 5 Episode 21
As election night passes with many a ballot remaining uncounted, The Circus wraps up an unhinged election season with a special one-hour look at how the 2020 race between Donald…
The Circus Season 5 Episode 15
The Circus profiles the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and examines the political battlefield her death has created. Eager to capitalize, Senator Mitch McConnell and conservatives have…
The Circus Season 5 Episode 16
The Circus covers the fiery first debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Jen Palmieri explores Trump’s aggressive debate strategy, swapping war stories with Philippe Reines, a…
The Circus Season 5 Episode 17
In a turbulent week following President Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis, The Circus is covering all the inquiry surrounding his health. As more people in Trump’s circle test positive, the current functionality…
The Circus Season 5 Episode 11
The Circus is in the thick of the Republic National Convention in D.C., covering speakers, key speeches and the subsequent public reaction. Among other steady Trump confidants, Senior Counselor to…
The Circus Season 5 Episode 12
The Circus travels to Kenosha, Wisconsin, the site of a week of civil unrest after the shooting of Jacob Blake. President Trump attempts to redefine the struggle for racial justice…
The Circus Season 5 Episode 13
As states roll out mail-in ballots, The Circus takes a look at the controversy surrounding mail-in voting and its effects on the 2020 election. Despite no widespread evidence of voter…
The Circus Season 5 Episode 14
As the United States approaches a grim 200,000 deaths, The Circus investigates the politicization of COVID-19. While the Trump campaign continues to prioritize the economy, Joe Biden has emphatically upheld…
The Circus Season 5 Episode 10
During the first-ever virtual Democratic National Convention, The Circus takes an in-depth look at the party’s efforts to hold the best unconventional convention. Hosts dissect strategy, speeches and media coverage,…
The Circus Season 5 Episode 1
In the season premiere, The Circus lives up to its name as the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump begins in earnest, and the all-important Iowa caucuses are less…
The Circus Season 4 Episode 15
The Circus is in Iowa for the all-important Liberty and Justice Celebration, aka Jefferson-Jackson Dinner, where past Presidential winners like Barack Obama and Jimmy Carter have broken out from tight…
The Circus Season 4 Episode 16
The impeachment inquiry is on the brink of a new, uncharted phase with the onset of public hearings. The Circus analyzes potential outcomes of the impeachment inquiry by taking the…
The Circus Season 4 Episode 11
The Circus fans out across the country to cover the rapidly-evolving impeachment story through the lens of 2020 presidential campaigns. Meanwhile, in the capital, the hosts track breaking news developments…
The Circus Season 4 Episode 12
How are key players responding to these desperate times? The President seems to have crafted his defense of the impeachment inquiry, and he’s pushing it forcefully. The whistleblowers risked their…
The Circus Season 4 Episode 13
With Congress back in session after a two-week recess, everyone in the capital seems to be in fighting mode. Democrats are pursuing the impeachment inquiry at an aggressive pace, and…
The Circus Season 4 Episode 14
The Circus does a deep dive into the longtime federal government agencies and bureaucrats involved in Congress’ ongoing impeachment inquiry, otherwise dubbed by President Trump as the “deep state.”
The Circus Season 4 Episode 10
The Circus tackles the launch of an official impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. As news roils the capital and the entire nation, the hosts track down Democratic congressional leaders,…
The Circus Season 4 Episode 1
It’s a new world order in Washington as a Democratic majority in the House puts a check on the Trump presidency. The second half of his term has begun with…